New Mexico’s Democrat-led House rejects proposal for paid family and medical leave

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democrat-led House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bill Wednesday…

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining…

Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines reject a contract their union negotiated with the airline

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines flight attendants have voted down a contract offer reached by negotiators…

In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024

Starbucks said Friday it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next…

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday’s jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose Thursday to snap its first three-day losing streak since…

California faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the…

Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two precious metals mines in south-central Montana is stopping work on an expansion…

FedEx worker dies in an accident at the shipping giant’s Memphis hub

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A FedEx worker died after an accident at the shipping giant’s world…

New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back

A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions…

U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in…